Man Utd 'reach verbal agreement' with Pochettino to replace Carrick

Manchester United has reportedly entered a verbal agreement with Mauricio Pochettino to take over as their new manager, in an effort to turnaround the struggling club's fortunes. Pochettino, who has extensive Premier League experience from managing Southampton, Tottenham, Chelsea and PSG, is seen as a potential replacement for long-serving Michael Carrick.

Carrick's position at Old Trafford appears to be in jeopardy following the team's worst start to a season in 40 years, leaving them in the relegation zone after an eight-game winless run. A meeting with key club figures, including influential shareholder Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox, is set to discuss Carrick's future with a potential announcement on Wednesday in Monaco.

Pochettino, who has recently signed a contract extension with the United States through the 2030 World Cup, has been linked with the role before and could face compensation from US Soccer if he moves to Manchester. The club's US Soccer media event was cancelled to avoid asking members of his squad about his possible exit. United captain Bruno Fernandes has been dropped following his criticism of Pochettino's tactics, and Lisandro Martinez was also dismissed.

United fans have largely backed Carrick, directing their frustrations towards the club's majority owners and underperforming players. Pochettino is scheduled to hold a press conference on Friday ahead of a Concacaf Nations League quarter-final against Haiti.